This Homemade Barbecue Sauce is perfect for grilling, roasting, or for dipping your homemade Fries or Potato Wedges into.
Made with a blend of tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup, this homemade sauce has a tangy base that is perfectly balanced with both savory spices and sweet maple syrup.
What you will read about in this recipe.
- What makes homemade bbq sauce so good?
- Why you will love this homemade sauce.
- Ingredients you will need to make barbecue sauce from scratch.
- How to make easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
- Tips for making the best homemade barbecue sauce from scratch.
- How to store barbecue sauce.
- Print the recipe for Homemade Barbecue Sauce
What makes homemade bbq sauce so good?
Homemade bbq sauce is a versatile condiment that brings an authentic barbecue taste to anything that it is used with or served with.
I like how barbecue sauce brings a deep, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness and spice to anything from chicken and meat to appetizers and snacks.
Have you tried my recipe for Easy Homemade Ketchup?
Made with tomato paste, that rich homemade ketchup has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a blend of your favorite spice. That tasty ketchup could be easily used in this recipe for homemade barbecue sauce!
I like to store tasty homemade barbecue sauce in the perfect container that allows you to easily enjoy it. You can find a selection of sauce bottles here.
Why you will love this homemade sauce.
Knowing every ingredient that goes into your homemade barbecue sauce is a big reason for many of us to make our own. To me this can mean limiting the amount of sugar used or not adding preserves to the sauce.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- This easy to make sauce is full of versatility which means that you can easily use it more than once and you can use it in different ways.
- The ingredients are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- This recipe can be made in about 20 minutes!
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding minced garlic or a bit of chili powder.
Ingredients you will need to make barbecue sauce from scratch.
- Ketchup. Regular tomato ketchup, using the ketchup of your choice.
- Apple Cider Vinegar. Helps to balance out the flavors and texture.
- Maple Syrup. Adds that rich and sweet balance to this recipe.
- Mustard. Basic yellow mustard.
- Worcestershire Sauce Adds a tangy element to the sauce.
- Paprika. For a smokier bite, use smoked paprika.
- Spices, Onion Powder, Pepper, and Salt.
Expert Tip 👉 You can add a bit of heat to your barbecue sauce with cayenne pepper, chili powder, or hot sauce.
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How to make easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Bake Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 2 ½ cups or about 16 servings, depending on how it is used .
- Prepare. Gather and measure out all of your ingredients. Also, have a clean container ready to hold your barbecue sauce in.
- Heat. In a large saucepan over medium heat, use a whisk or wooden spoon to combine together your ingredients. Once the mixture begins to boil, bump the heat down to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. You can taste and adjust the flavors as needed but, keep in mind that your sauce will thicken up a bit while it cools.
- Transfer. Carefully transfer your barbecue sauce to an airtight container or jar.
Tips for making the best homemade barbecue sauce from scratch.
This recipe calls for combining and heating the ingredients so that the ingredient textures and flavors can meld together to perfection. You can make a quicker version of this sauce using a blender or food processor.
More helpful tips for you.
- To thicken your sauce, you can cook it a bit longer or mix in a slurry made from cornstarch and water.
- You can thin out your barbecue sauce by adding a liquid such as water, broth, more vinegar, or juice (including a bit of 'adult juice').
- Lastly, it is always a good idea to taste your barbecue sauce and make adjustments in flavor to your likings. However, when making adjustments in flavor or texture, do so slowly and in small amounts at a time so that you can control it better.
How to store barbecue sauce.
Once your barbecue sauce has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, it should keep for up to a few weeks when refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen.
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Homemade Barbecue Sauce,
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Ketchup.
- ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar.
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup.
- 2 tablespoon Mustard.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1½ teaspoon Paprika.
- 2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare. Gather and measure out all of your ingredients. Also, have a clean container ready to hold your barbecue sauce in.
- Heat. In a large saucepan over medium heat, use a whisk or wooden spoon to combine together your ingredients. Once the mixture begins to boil, bump the heat down to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. You can taste and adjust the flavors as needed but, keep in mind that your sauce will thicken up a bit while it cools.
- Transfer. Carefully transfer your barbecue sauce to an airtight container or jar.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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Homemade Barbecue Sauce, a simple condiment recipe made from scratch and perfect for dipping or using as a marinade.
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Barb
Love that this is sweetened with maple syrup. It’s easy to adjust.
TheAirFryingDiva
The maple syrup really adds to the flavor and texture.